NEWS FROM THURSDAY’S “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TVAbyss earns World Title shot vs. Sting at the “Genesis’ PPV

Don’t forget – this Thursday night, “iMPACT!” goes primetime on SpikeTV with its new start time of 9pm ET with a huge two-hour debut broadcast!

ABYSS WINS THE “FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT” TOURNAMENT – TO FACE STING FOR THE WORLD TITLE AT “GENESIS”On Thursday’s “iMPACT!”, Abyss won the “Fight For The Right” tournament, defeating AJ Styles in the finals. Earler in the broadcast, Styles beats Robert Roode and Ron Killings to advance to the finals against Abyss. The decisive bout first saw interference by Christian Cage, who knocked out both Styles and Abyss with a steel chair before getting on the microphone and telling everyone he deserved the shot at Sting. The match was then restarted and saw manager Jim Mitchell attempt to introduce Abyss’ thumbtacks, with Christopher Daniels stopped. However, Chris Sabin saw an opening to get involved and cost Styles the bout, leading to Abyss hitting his Black Hole Slam finisher for the win!

“THE FRANCHISE” AND THE NATURALS BEATS DOWN TEAM 3DAlso on Thursday’s “iMPACT!”, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas called out Brother Ray of Team 3D to vent some anger. However, it was seemingly all a setup as The Naturals hit the ring to beat down the Team 3D member! When Brother Devon didn’t come to his aid, cameras found him in the back already brutalized at the hands of Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens! As a result, the two teams will battle on Thursday’s primetime “iMPACT!” in a Tables Match!

THE LATIN AMERICAN EXCHANGE PROMISE TO TORCH THE FLAGThursday was a big day for the Latin American Exchange, as first they attacked America’s Most Wanted during an autograph signing! Then, Konnan, Homicide and Hernandez promised to create controversy on the primetime debut of “iMPACT!” as they have vowed to torch the American Flag! The trio announced their promise on Thursday’s broadcast, and even invited Canada’s Petey Williams to take part in the ceremony! Will the LAX make good on their anti-American agenda?